Question

James had lunch at a local diner.He had two burgers and a soda.The soda cost $2.00.Sales tax was added to his meal at a rate of 10% .When he received his check ,he then left a top for the waitress that was 20% of the total amount he was billed .He spent $19.80 for lunch that day.How much did each burger cost? SHOW WORK!

Answer 1

2 burgers and a soda the soda cost 2 dollars since sale tax was added to his meal at the rate of 10%  so 20 cents added 19.80 minus 2.20 (I cant think cause im being rushed lol) which equals 17.60 divided by 2 8.80 dollars each